Muneer Manaf

Substation Automation Engineer with nearly 3 years of hands-on experience in configuration, integration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of Substation Automation Systems (SAS) across 33kV to 400kV substations. Experienced in IEC 61850 and IEC 60870-5-101/104 protocol integration, GE DS Agile configuration, RTU commissioning, relay communication, industrial network configuration, and end-to-end SCADA validation. Proven ability to diagnose communication failures, resolve protocol/network issues, and deliver successful commissioning across utility and industrial substation projects.

Senior Automation Engineer – Substation Automation System (SAS) at GRID SYNC SERVICES PVT. LTD (2025-12 – Present)

• Configuring and commissioning SAS systems for EHV substations
• IEC 61850 IED integration and communication validation
• IEC 60870-5-104 remote SCADA communication setup and troubleshooting
• DS Agile migration, AVIEW configuration, and OI server deployment
• Testing and commissioning of gateways, BCUs, RTUs, and HMI systems
• Network troubleshooting for PRP / HSR / RSTP architectures
• Logic verification and control functionality testing
• Resolved protocol communication failures between gateway and relay systems through diagnostics using Wireshark
• Successfully commissioned multiple substations with end-to-end remote control center communication validation
• Performed advanced troubleshooting for IEC 61850 reporting, control, and data mapping issues

Automation Engineer – Substation Automation System (SAS) at ARRAA ENERGY PVT. LTD (2023-08 – 2025-12)

• Integrated multi-vendor IEDs using IEC 61850
• Installed and configured OWS, EWS, Gateway systems
• Designed DS Agile mimics and HMI visualization screens
• Configured industrial switches and communication redundancy networks
• Conducted FAT, SAT, and site commissioning activities
• Implemented system-wide time synchronization
• Executed successful commissioning of multiple 33kV–400kV substation automation projects
• Delivered reliable SCADA integration across ABB, Siemens, GE, Alstom, and Schneider environments
• Reduced commissioning delays through rapid field troubleshooting and protocol diagnostics

Bachelor of Technology in Electrical & Electronics Engineering – Indira Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology (2019 – 2023)